Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel — 85–95% Sighting Rate
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• 85–95% manta ray sighting rate at Manta Village, Kona • Return free within 7 days if no mantas seen — space available • Owner Richard Kersten pioneered the large-vessel manta ray snorkel format • Named resident manta rays: Lefty (1979), Big Bertha (1991), Obama Ray, Koie Ray & more • 450+ individually identified manta rays on the Kona Coast — MPRF partner
What’s included
- in-water crew guide
- Filtered Water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Carbonated beverages
- Snacks
Not included
- Gratuities are not included but greatly appreciated
- Due to safety concerns we do not allow full face masks on our tours
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting and pickup
Keauhou Bay finger pier, end of 78-7130 Kaleiopapa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Check in 15 minutes before departure. Departs at sunset (varies by season).
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Snorkeling Ages: 6yrs and up with experienced swimming/snorkeling skills
- Ride Along Ages: 4 yrs and up — underaged must be supervised by an adult at all times
- Non-swimmers may not enter the water
- Neck lanyards for phones not allowed
- Shark bands not allowed
- Flash must be turned off on cameras
- No one under age 4 is permitted on this tour
- All snorkelers must know how to swim
- Manta ray tours require experienced snorkelers.
- The Hoku Nui motor-sails when there is no wind.
- Swimming and water safety: For the safety of all guests, the captain and crew may reserve the right to remove a guest from the water, if they determine the guest’s swimming ability or current conditions pose a safety risk. All guests must follow Captain and crew instructions while participating in water activities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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